Phoenixville, PA Road Trips
Phoenixville, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 2 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 287 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Phoenixville, PA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
377.8 mi
Erie, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 23m
Hempfield, PA
Plan Around Phoenixville, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Phoenixville, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Phoenixville, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Phoenixville, PA
Driving from Phoenixville, PA
On average, trips departing from Phoenixville, PA run 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 37m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 290 miles (5h 39m), while the shortest is just 284 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Phoenixville, PA include McMurray, PA (289.5 mi, 5h 39m) and Mount Lebanon, PA (284.1 mi, 5h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 287-mile trip from Phoenixville, PA, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Phoenixville, PA and 5 routes heading into Phoenixville, PA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 284 to 290 miles.
The longest mapped route from Phoenixville, PA covers 290 miles and takes approximately 5h 39m. Shorter options start at just 284 miles.
The average route from Phoenixville, PA runs about 287 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 287-mile trip from Phoenixville, PA costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Phoenixville, PA include McMurray, PA and Mount Lebanon, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Phoenixville, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,062
Median Income
$94,411
Median Home Value
$348,200
Median Age
35.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Phoenixville, PA at a Glance
Founded
1732
Elevation
453 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Phoenixville, PA
A sampling of people born in Phoenixville, PA.
Peter Farrelly
1956
American film director, producer and screenwriter
Horace Ashenfelter
1923–2018
American athletics competitor (1923-2018)
Jack Wall
1964
American video game music composer
Franklin MacVeagh
1837–1934
American politician (1837-1934)
Wayne MacVeagh
1833–1917
Union Army officer, lawyer, politician (1833-1917)
Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker
1843–1916
Governor of Pennsylvania, Union United States Army soldier (1843–1916)
Ryan Costello
1976
Member of the US House of Representatives from Pennsylvania
James F. Crow
1916–2012
American geneticist (1916-2012)
Terry Gilkyson
1916–1999
American musician (1916-1999)
City data from Wikidata (Q1181862), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Phoenixville, PA
Phoenixville is a borough of 17,000 people (2019) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Philadelphia Metro Area. Phoenixville used to be a beaten-down mill town, but its downtown has been revitalized by 10 craft breweries and a distillery. It has more breweries per square foot than anywhere else in America.
Phoenixville is found 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Philadelphia, at the junction of French Creek with the Schuylkill River.
Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St, ☏ +1 610 917-1228. Non-profit, single screen historic theatre which presents art & independent film, children's programs and classic film. It was opened in 1903. In 1958, the theatre, along with some other parts of the borough, was featured in the motion picture The Blob. The Colonial runs special programs some weekends in July.
Since 2000, Phoenixville has celebrated its starring role in The Blob with the annual Blobfest. Festivities include a reenactment of the scene featuring the Colonial. Also since 2004, Phoenixville has celebrated the "rebirth" of the town by burning a large wooden phoenix. The bonfire at the Firebird Festival is used to harden clay birds crafted over the preceding weeks. Phoenixville is close to Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Perkiomen and Schuylkill River trails. A Whole Lot of LuLu, a twice-annual vintage and handmade market, is held here.
French Creek Inn, Rts 23 & 724, Phoenixville, ☏ +1 610 935-3838. Family-run establishment. Western gateway to Valley Forge and eastern gateway to Amish country. Beautifully decorated spacious rooms, all with private baths, cable TV, opening from central hall, all one floor. Very reasonable rates. Good value. Hampton Inn & Suites - Valley Forge, 100 Cresson Blvd, Phoenixville, ☏ +1 610 676-0900. Hampton Inn and Suites - Valley Forge/Oaks offers 107 deluxe rooms and two-room suites with kitchens. Free Continental breakfast, local calls, high-speed internet, HBO business center, meeting rooms, heated outdoor pool and exercise room.
Phoenixville is at the intersection of three state highway routes: 23, 29, and 113. Phoenixville is served by SEPTA's Route 99 bus, which connects with the Manayunk/Norristown Line Regional rail service at the Norristown Transportation Center, and the Route 139 bus, which connects the King of Prussia mall with Limerick.
Travel tips adapted from Phoenixville on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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